L'homme et la couleuvre (Man and the Snake)

Jean-Baptiste Oudry, gepubliceerd 1759

The image shows a man interacting with cows near classical ruins. The background features ancient architecture with stone columns and decorative urns. Two horned cows are in the foreground on green grass. The scene is framed by trees, adding a natural element. The man is engaged in a dynamic pose, pulling a piece of cloth. The painting resembles 18th-century European art blending classical themes with rustic elements.
Kunstenaar
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Datering
gepubliceerd 1759
Soort
Prent
Techniek
hand-colored etching
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a man interacting with cows near classical ruins. The background features ancient architecture with stone columns and decorative urns. Two horned cows are in the foreground on green grass. The scene is framed by trees, adding a natural element. The man is engaged in a dynamic pose, pulling a piece of cloth. The painting resembles 18th-century European art blending classical themes with rustic elements.

Jean-Baptiste Oudry